MIRI (July 19): Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Sarawak has voiced strong support for the state government's proposal to ban the sale of vape products, citing growing concerns over the increasing use of vape among teenagers and school students. In a statement yesterday, PAS Sarawak commissioner Jofri Jaraiee described the situation as alarming and called for [...] The post PAS Sarawak backs vape ban proposal to protect youth from growing addiction appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 19): The Sungai Maong Wet Market's toilet is scheduled to undergo renovation works on July 21, with a temporary toilet being installed at the market, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, Tan Kai. He said the toilet renovation works are expected to take about six months to complete. During this period, the temporary [...] The post Sungai Maong Wet Market toilet to undergo 6-month renovation starting July 21 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (July 19): A glimmer of hope has returned for residents of Rumah Jonathan Budun in Tanjung Penasu, who lost everything in a fire last month, after they received building materials from Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh on Thursday. The donation, consisting of timber, planks, and zinc roofing sheets was handed over [...] The post Hope rekindled: Aid arrives for longhouse fire victims in Tanjung Penasu appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (July 19): Around 120 former students and teachers of Marudi Government Secondary School (MGSS) gathered here for a heartwarming reunion dinner recently, marking the fourth such event since their graduation over four decades ago. Held 10 years after their last gathering in 2015, this year's reunion brought together classmates from near and far, including [...] The post 44 years on: MGSS alumni reunite to honour teachers, friendships appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (July 19): Bawang Assan assemblyman and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Senior Vice President Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh has dismissed claims of a power struggle within Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) as baseless rumours. He said PBB president and Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, and PBB deputy president and [...] The post Claims of PBB infighting baseless, says PDP Senior VP appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 19): Residents in Green Road area are raising serious concerns over the ongoing issue of muddy tap water and are calling on Kuching Water Board (KWB) to explain the cause. Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (DAPSY) Sarawak treasurer Wong King Yii said he had personally lodged complaints via Talikhidmat, but the problem persists, [...] The post Muddy tap water persists in Green Road, residents call for KWB accountability appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 19): The National Summit (Natsum) 2025 is set to be taking place here this July 31 to Aug 3. Themed 'Empowering Minds, Building Legacies', the event is organised by the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak Branch - Young Engineers Section (YES). "The theme symbolises a renewed commitment to shaping the next generation [...] The post Natsum 2025 to gather young engineers in Kuching this July 31Aug 3 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (July 19): Over 6,000 trees have now been planted across Sarawak under the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) ecoGreenPlanet initiative. Following the planting of 2,500 seedlings at Piasau Nature Reserve (PNR) here, the initiative has reached 62 per cent of its target to plant 10,000 trees by 2027. Speaking at the tree planting event at [...] The post STBs ecoGreenPlanet hits 62 pct of tree planting target at PNR Miri appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BEIJING (July 19): Last week at a music festival in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a woman in a wedding dress and her partner in a suit caught curious glances as they moved through the crowd. Amid pulsing beats and roaring cheers from festival-goers, the couple did more than just enjoy [...] The post Rock 'n' register: Festival-goers in Urumqi can now marry mid-show appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BEIJING (July 19): In an era that increasingly values diverse life choices - whether embracing romance, exploring virtual love, or opting out altogether - one question still resonates with many, especially the young: How do we love and be loved in return? At Wuhan University of Technology (WUT), in central China's Hubei Province, that very [...] The post How do we love?: Young Chinese explore answers in classrooms appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

FOR many of us, being strong hasn't always felt like a choice - it's felt like something we had to be, whether at school, work, or home. The other day, while cleaning my room, I stumbled across an old file that I hadn't seen in years. Tucked inside was a note with the words 'thank [...] The post The unseen strength behind resilience appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

ON July 7, 2018, I had my first column published in The Borneo Post, and it was simply titled 'Just Another Point of View'. This week marks my 360th column in seven years - I had only missed the occasional press holidays when there were no publications, and a couple of Saturdays due to 'indisposition' [...] The post My back pages From Pop Art to Borneo Post appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SUNGAI PETANI (July 18): The upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, scheduled to begin next Monday until August 28, is expected to run into the night with the main focus being the tabling and debate of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said his office has received a wide range of motions from [...] The post 13MP to dominate upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, expected to run late into the night, says Speaker appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (July 18): A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to one year in jail by the Magistrates' Court here today after pleading guilty to stealing a car blower fan from a vehicle workshop. Magistrate Romario Jonoi handed down the sentence to Junaidah Omar, with her jail term to begin from the date of conviction. Junaidah was [...] The post Woman jailed for stealing car parts from Sibu workshop appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): The Magistrates' Court here today sentenced a 25-year-old man to 18 months' imprisonment for assaulting an individual who had gone to retrieve his cousin's allegedly stolen mobile phone. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan handed down the sentence on Mohd Bidawi Abdollah after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 324 of the [...] The post Man jailed 18 months for assault over alleged phone theft appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a roadside ditch at KM9 Jalan Kampung Opar in Bau last night. Bau District Police Chief DSP Dr Daram Ruer said the incident was reported around 9.20pm. "It is believed that the motorcyclist, who was heading from Kampung Opar heading towards Bau, lost control and [...] The post Bau police investigate fatal motorcycle accident at KM9 Jln Kampung Opar appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): Police have arrested four men in Beladin, Betong in connection with the theft of a transformer unit belonging to Sarawak Energy. Betong District Police Chief DSP Rejali Angong said the suspects, aged between 30 and 39, were apprehended at various locations around Beladin yesterday (July 17). "Acting on intelligence, a team from [...] The post Four nabbed over Sarawak Energys RM30,000 transformer theft in Beladin appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BINTULU (July 18): Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd is investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at its wooden stick storage facility in Samalaju earlier today. In a statement, the company said the blaze was swiftly contained and no injuries were reported, adding that emergency response protocols were immediately activated once the incident [...] The post Press Metal probes Samalaju facility fire, no injuries reported appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): English literacy plays a pivotal role in strengthening Sarawak's human capital development and also in preparing the younger generation for the demands of an increasingly globalised and technology-driven world. In highlighting this, State Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu also stressed about the language's importance in [...] The post SELC 2025: Boosting English literacy to power Sarawaks future workforce ..

KUCHING (July 18): The highly anticipated Kuching Food Festival 2025 is set to return from July 25 to August 17 at Dewan Masyarakat, Kuching South City Council (MBKS), featuring 324 stalls in a vibrant culinary showcase of Sarawak's diverse heritage and international flavours. Kuching South Mayor, Dato Wee Hong Seng, announced this during the handover [...] The post Kuching Food Festival 2025 returns with 324 stalls, rich cultural flavours and international flair appeared first on Borneo ..

KUCHING (July 18): A 21-year-old man who stabbed his uncle with a knife and caused grievous injuries was today sentenced to eight years imprisonment and three strokes of the cane. Sessions Court Judge Iris Awen Jon convicted Mohammad Raihan Mansor on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 326 of the Penal Code. [...] The post Matang man gets 8 years jail, 3 lashes for knifing uncles abdomen appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

LIMBANG (July 18): A 77-year-old fisherman from Kampung Seberang Kedai in Limbang survived a harrowing two-hour ordeal at sea on Thursday morning after his boat capsized in rough waters off the coast of Kuala Limbang. Tahir Simin, a veteran fisherman with over 50 years of experience, was left drifting helplessly in stormy seas near Brunei [...] The post Elderly Limbang fisherman survives nightmare in rough seas, clings to gallon after boat capsizes appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): The Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) in Sibu is expected to begin operations this year, subject to final approval from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said students accepted into the school are currently attending classes at the YSISS [...] The post Dr Annuar: Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu awaiting final approval from Bomba appeared first ..

KUCHING (July 18): More than half of the 42,000 applications for the RM1,200 Special Financial Assistance (BKK) for Sarawak students have been verified, with the remainder expected to be processed by the end of this month. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the verification process is ongoing and [...] The post BKK: Dr Annuar dismisses claims of false promise, says over 21,000 applications stringently verified appeared first on Borneo ..

KOTA KINABALU (July 18): Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Fairuz Renddan has called on school authorities and those in charge to act decisively against bullying and to stop shielding the perpetrators. He said it is unacceptable for bullies to be protected just because they are students too. "If there is a bullying victim, [...] The post Stop protecting bullies, says assistant minister after death of Papar student appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

LAHAD DATU (July 18): A newly born baby boy was found abandoned in front of a house at Kampung Burung, Jalan Bakawali, here early Friday morning. Lahad Datu District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Dzulbaharin Ismail said the baby was found by a villager at 3.06am and immediately took him to the Lahad Datu hospital for [...] The post Newly born baby found abandoned in Lahad Datu appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): A female teacher here lost nearly RM240,000 to fraudsters last year. Identified only as Jong, the victim then resorted to borrowing from moneylenders, keeping her family in the dark out of fear and embarrassment. "The situation spiralled out of control and when her husband eventually discovered the issue, they worked together to [...] The post Kuching teacher loses nearly RM240,000 to scammers, forced to borrow from money lender at exorbitant rate appeared first on ..

MIRI (July 18): Strong winds and heavy rain lashed parts of Miri last night, resulting in fallen trees, property damage, and disrupted access in some areas. Lutong fire station chief Henry Jugah said multiple emergency calls flooded in from 7.30pm, with incidents reported in Kuala Baram and Lutong. "Last night, we received numerous emergency calls [...] The post Storm lashes Miri, leaves trail of destruction appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): English literacy plays a pivotal role in strengthening Sarawak's human capital development and preparing the younger generation for the demands of an increasingly globalised and technology-driven world, said Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development said Sarawak will require a highly skilled workforce especially in the [...] The post Rentap: English literacy vital for Sarawak to meet demands of globalised, tech-driven ..

KUCHING (July 18): All 28 MyKiosk stalls at the Tabuan Jaya Old Market parking lot have now been fully taken up, said Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He pointed out the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) received a total of 53 applications for the kiosks. "Among the 28 kiosks, there are nine fruit [...] The post MyKiosk: All Tabuan Jaya Old Market stalls taken up, Friendship Park tenants awaiting final selection appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

TAWAU (July 18): The use of MYJalan, an application for road users to file complaints regarding road damage, is still low in Sabah, said Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. In this regard, he said Sabahans who are facing problems with damaged roads, whether village, state or federal roads, should take advantage of [...] The post Use MyJalan to channel road damage complaints, Ahmad Maslan tells Sabahans appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (July 18): The Energy Asia 2025 conference in Kuala Lumpur served as a valuable platform for Sabah delegates to gain insights into Asia's evolving role in the energy sector -- particularly in the context of driving a just and inclusive energy transition. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk [...] The post Sabah delegates gain strategic insights at Energy Asia 2025 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (July 18): The death of a Form 1 student who allegedly fell from a third-floor dormitory at SMKA Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan, Sabah, is now under police investigation, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the Ministry of Education (MoE) was fully cooperating with the authorities regarding the incident involving the female student. [...] The post Police probing death of Form 1 student in Sabah, says Fadhlina appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): A Bukit Aman traffic police officer with the rank of lance corporal claimed trial in the High Court here today to a charge of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at Jalan Stephen Yong in April. L/Cpl Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, 30, pleaded not guilty when the charge [...] The post Jalan Stephen Yong fatal shooting: Bukit Aman traffic cop claims trial to murder appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (July 18): Kuching accumulated 43 gold, 26 silver, and 21 bronze medals to emerge champions for the 52nd Sarawak School Sports Council (MSSS) athletics championship. The team amassed 475 points to stamp its supremacy in the championship, which ended at Stadium Tun Zaidi here yesterday afternoon. Miri received 327 points to come in second [...] The post With 475 points, Kuching reigns supreme at Sarawak inter-division school championship appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KLUANG (July 18): A man has been arrested for behaving indecently in public here last Wednesday, after a video of the incident went viral. Kluang district police chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said that upon receiving a report, police launched an investigation and found that the incident took place in front of a supermarket on [...] The post Kluang man nabbed for lewd act in public caught on camera appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

RIO DE JANEIRO (July 18): The BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum released an initiative on AI cooperation and development on Wednesday, calling for joint efforts to explore AI-empowered journalism and think tank research. The initiative formed important consensus on building synergies to reshape global communication, deepening collaboration to forge new models of industrial cooperation, [...] The post BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum releases initiative on AI cooperation, development appeared ..

RIO DE JANEIRO (July 18): The BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, convened this week in Rio de Janeiro, brought together voices from across the Global South to jointly reshape the narrative system and enhance the representation of developing countries in international affairs. The event served as a pivotal gathering for over 250 delegates from [...] The post BRICS nations reshaping global perspectives through media and think tank cooperation appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (July 18): On July 28, Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh will be sworn in as the country's 17th Chief Justice, succeeding Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired on July 2. This followed an announcement by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court in a [...] The post Wan Ahmad Farid to be sworn in as 17th Chief Justice on July 28 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 18): The GPS-led Sarawak government's bid to increase state assembly seats is merely a move to entrench political dominance, not to restore constitutional rights, said DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak Secretary George Lam. According to Lam, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) appeared to be "confused" about the priority of the matter, mistakenly linking [...] The post Dapsy: GPS seat expansion about power, not rights appeared first on Borneo Post Online .